According to the National Association of Realtors in the United States in September, housing sales increased by 10% compared with the previous month. In particular, in the past month, it has sold 4.53 million of residential real estate, including odnoseymeynye homes, townhouses, condominiums and apartments. However, compared with September last year, the number of sales decreased by 19.1%. A year ago, it sold 5.6 million residential units, which was due to the expiration of the November term concessional lending action for those customers who buy housing for the first time. Average house prices in September also fell in annual terms. In September, the average cost of housing in the US was $ 171,700, which is 2.4% below last year's figures. At the same time it increased the number of housing sold at a discount. Experts also note the decline in mortgage rates, which amounted to 4.35% in September. In August, it was equal to 4.43%, and in September last year - 5.06%. Lead Economist Association Louerens Yun believes that the US housing market starts to revive. "In general, we expect an increase in home sales associated with lower rates for mortgage lending, which will attract many buyers," - said Yun. On this Site: http://blog.miamire.com